According to Windward Island and Jamaican government figures, more than 19,000 people's livelihoods have been affected by Hurricane Dean. The director of the company Jamaica Producers group, Jeffrey Hall, declared that the first effect would be on employment. In Saint Lucia, around 2000 farmers and workers were affected by the destruction of about 280 hectares of land.
In Dominica, 15,000 people are unemployed because of the loss of 971 hectares. One third of the population depends on this crop in Dominica. The effect in Jamaica was a loss of 1416 hectares with a result of 2500 unemployed. There are few alternative employment options in the agricultural sector in these countries.
End the Violence and Impunity in Guatemala -
18 Jun 08
18 June 2008
On March 2nd 2008, Miguel Angel Ramirez, founder of the new SITRABANSUR union on the Olga Maria plantation ...
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Banana Trade News Bulletin -
The new issue of Banana Trade News Bulletin provides a comprehensive guide to the latest developments in the international banana trade.
The Decent Work, Decent Life campaign aims to build an international system of employment policy, based on solidarity and respect for people’s rights. Click on the image to read more on the Decent Work, Decent Life website.
